Digidesign Pro Tools Command|8 Control Surface, from Avid

Command|8 puts integrated, tactile manipulation of Pro Tools TDM or LE systems running on Windows XP or Mac OS X at your fingertips more affordably than ever before. While there are several compact control surface options from third-party manufacturers compatible with Pro Tools, only Command|8 was made by Digidesign and Focusrite specifically for Pro Tools. As a result, Command|8 provides a great deal more sophisticated control with Pro Tools software, and has been tested and qualified specifically for Pro Tools.

Borrowing elements from Digidesign's higher-end control surfaces, Command|8's eight bankable channels of moving faders, rotary encoders, and displays enable you to control Pro Tools with the hands-on feel of a traditional analog console. What more, its onboard monitor system features Focusrite audio performance and quality, accommodating Pro Tools audio along with external inputs, speakers, and separately controlled headphone outs. A simple USB connection facilitates communication between Command|8 and your computer.

Command|8 also includes an integrated, fully editable MIDI interface and features a stand-alone MIDI controller mode, enabling you to use it with your favorite third-party MIDI applications and devices - any that accept MIDI control change messages for level, panning, solo, mute, MIDI Machine Control, and other mappable parameters.

For post production suites, Avid products are natively supported by Command|8, including Avid Media Composer. When used with Avid products, Command|8 can be used to control the Automation Gain Tool for recording dynamic volume automation as well as Solo, Mute and Snap Mode on and off. Better yet, Command|8's onboard monitor section alleviates the need for an external mixer for speaker control.

Command|8 Features:

- Inexpensive, full-featured control surface specifically designed for Pro Tools;
- Supports both Pro Tools TDM and LE systems (independently);
- Simple USB connection to your PC or Mac;
- Compact size; comfortable ergonomic layout;
- 8 touch sensitive motorized faders, 8 automatable rotary encoders with LED rings;
- Big, bright, 110-character (55 characters x 2 rows) backlit LCD display for easily viewing information;
Integrated 1-IN/2-OUT MIDI interface (16 channel in, 32 out); Standalone MIDI controller mode;
Flexible Focusrite onboard monitoring section;
Works natively with the Avid family of products' Automation Gain Tool;
May be used in conjunction with ProControl, Control|24, and Digi 002;